Archive - 18 February 2015

Minister: Shafee vs critics debate can be on live TV

Minister: Shafee vs critics debate can be on live TV

Shabery says he's willing to put it on TV, Sepang MP Hanipa says 'Yes, please.'
Sections 377A, 377B - Bar Council misleading public

Sections 377A, 377B - Bar Council misleading public

The Bar must protect the judiciary against unfair and scurrilous attacks.
No more new projects for 1MDB

No more new projects for 1MDB

KINIBIZ Arul Kanda says this after a stategic review of its business.
Stick to facts, 1MDB boss tells critics

Stick to facts, 1MDB boss tells critics

INTERVIEW Arul Kanda notes that a wrong fact is oft repeated to make it sound true.
October is national disaster preparedness month

October is national disaster preparedness month

Shabery says the gov't will use the month to remind relevant parties to prepare.
2015-02-18

2015-02-18

Top cop warns against joining pro-Anwar rallies

Top cop warns against joining pro-Anwar rallies

We will act, so don't get emotional and respect the court's verdict, he said.
IGP: No new Altantuya probe unless Sirul talks

IGP: No new Altantuya probe unless Sirul talks

UPDATED 5.39PM Sirul Azhar Umar will have to divulge new information.
Hisham: Shafee merely 'defending himself'

Hisham: Shafee merely 'defending himself'

The minister denies the lawyer is using Umno to attack the jailed Anwar Ibrahim.
Hunt them down, lawyer demands

Hunt them down, lawyer demands

UPDATED 5.40PM Ramkarpal says cops must find out who ordered killing.
Sirul's right to tell all, says Hisham

Sirul's right to tell all, says Hisham

I don't know what he's going to say so I can't say more, the Umno VP says.
‘MCA let Ismail Sabri off the hook too lightly’

‘MCA let Ismail Sabri off the hook too lightly’

They want the party to pursue the matter until the minister apologises sufficiently.
Sirul: I did as told, and this is what I get

Sirul: I did as told, and this is what I get

EXCLUSIVE The ex-cop is unhappy with the way he is being treated.
Jakim distributes anti-LGBT pamphlets

Jakim distributes anti-LGBT pamphlets

The pamphlet '10 Myths about Homosexuality' is lifted from a US-based NGO.
Students nabbed for 'courthouse attack' call

Students nabbed for 'courthouse attack' call

UPDATED 5.05PM This is for their ‘let off firecrackers at 11.40pm tonight’ call.
PAS sorting out visa for Sirul's mum

PAS sorting out visa for Sirul's mum

UPDATED 3.14PM Mahfuz says it is up to Sirul to reveal who gave him the kill order.
PKR Youth wants to debate Umno Youth on Sodomy II

PKR Youth wants to debate Umno Youth on Sodomy II

They s ay the planned roadshow by Umno Youth on the matter is 'disgusting'.
Taib's son locks horns with ex-wife's lawyer

Taib's son locks horns with ex-wife's lawyer

Bekir sees red over estimated value of house bought as gift for ex-wife.
'Umno to blame for Shafee's attacks'

'Umno to blame for Shafee's attacks'

UPDATED 1.02PM Surendran says details show Shafee speaking for Umno.
Sex bloggers freed on 'insulting Muslims' charge

Sex bloggers freed on 'insulting Muslims' charge

UPDATED 2.15PM Apex court dismisses prosecution's appeal.
Chempaka by-election set for March 22

Chempaka by-election set for March 22

UPDATED 3.15PM Nomination day is March 10, making it a 12-day campaign.
Shafee: Homosexual leaders open to blackmail

Shafee: Homosexual leaders open to blackmail

He asks: Can you imagine someone like him negotiating an arms deal?
Speedy PMO stalls on 'millions for ex-Apco man'

Speedy PMO stalls on 'millions for ex-Apco man'

UPDATED 3.35PM It goes silent when asked about its communications man.
‘Doc diagnose, pharmacist dispense’ will hurt

‘Doc diagnose, pharmacist dispense’ will hurt

COMMENT Heavy speculation on this but little engagement from government.
In era of social media, credibility must be earned

In era of social media, credibility must be earned

FREE YOURSAY ‘Judicial independence is the last baton of a free and democratic society.’
Surely the whole world can't be wrong on Anwar

Surely the whole world can't be wrong on Anwar

FREE YOURSAY ‘As Malott said, ‘Name a country that agrees with the judgment.’
CJ, explain appeal court’s speed in sodomy verdict

CJ, explain appeal court’s speed in sodomy verdict

FREE YOURSAY ‘But in other cases, you waited long before deciding.’
Debunking four common myths on rape

Debunking four common myths on rape

COMMENT We must work with boys to change their mindsets.
Is PM expected to possess fabulous riches?

Is PM expected to possess fabulous riches?

FREE YOURSAY 'Somebody has to pay for this extravagance and arrogance.'
Shafee keeps the Anwar flame blazing

Shafee keeps the Anwar flame blazing

COMMENT Forget vigils, Shafee is ensuring Anwar remains relevant.
Sirul, do tell the world the truth

Sirul, do tell the world the truth

FREE YOURSAY 'It may be a good idea for Sirul to sing like a canary.'
Open letter to Obama, Stoltenberg and Ban

Open letter to Obama, Stoltenberg and Ban

I’ve just watched the video of the 21 Christian Egyptians being beheaded by the savage terrorists that go by the name of Isil.
Sedition arrests meant to create a climate of fear

Sedition arrests meant to create a climate of fear

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the South East Asia Journalists Union (SEAJU) strongly criticise the increasing suppression of freedom of expression in Malaysia through the use of the Sedition Act, mostly recently in the arrest of a Malaysian cartoonist. The IFJ and SEAJU have urged his immediate release and described it as yet another example of sedition laws violating press freedom.
KR1M products better quality, MD says

KR1M products better quality, MD says

Mydin, which operates KR1M, says DAP MP tried to mislead public on KR1M products.